Annointing of the sick

The anointing of the sick is often a person’s final sacrament. It is given to people who are in danger of becoming more sick from a serious illness and it is also given to those who are likely to die soon.

This sacrament is given by a priest. It is often given to a person in hospital but it may also be given in a person’s home.

Illness often brings a crisis in a person’s life. This sacrament is a ceremony that gives people spiritual comfort and often helps them to recover their health.

The reason for the anointing of the sick is found in the life of Jesus, who showed special care for the sick and told his followers to have the same concern.

They cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.
— Mark 6:13